Obviously the relief map of Geneva scores, but the whole thing is so beautifully low key.
There's no pretension to "fine art"; this is just how (fairly well off) people lived.
I loved the domesticity
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Obviously the relief map of Geneva scores, but the whole thing is so beautifully low key.
There's no pretension to "fine art"; this is just how (fairly well off) people lived.
I loved the domesticity
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I like the museum nice items inside and we startes by a video explaining the city I didn't like the mens in the front door they didn't told us bye and we forgot our luggage they didn't even notice they didn't care
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Beautiful oldest geneva house, nice collection of antiques, extraordinary miniature model of Geneva (it took them 18 years to finish it!). In the same room where the model is, there is also a small nostaligic collection of old b/w photographs of everyday life in the city. Very touching...
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Most important FREE, climb to the last floor to view a wonderful model of Geneva as it used to be
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There is not only a beautiful model of the City of Geneva when it still had its wall to protect it from invaders, it also provides a great history of the City.
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This is a fascinating, originally 12th century, grand family house in the old tow area of Geneva that has been transformed into a museum of Geneva's domestic history. Don't expect to see loads of original fully-furnished rooms, though there are a few, this is a museum that tells how people lived in Geneva in the past. There are some great...
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Just visiting the house itself is a lovely two hour distraction.
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This house, located in the heart of the Ancient city of Geneva, is the oldest one in town. There isn't much to see, but it's well worth the trip if you're passing close to it !
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The building dates back to the 14th century and is regarded as the oldest existing house in Geneva. Its located in the old town and the name makes it sound like a travel agency than a museum. In fact it was rather hard to find and looked rather anonymous to us until we entered.
Entry is fee and on the...
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This museum is housed in the oldest home in Switzerland. Start on the top floor and work your way down. It has something for everybody. 1850 model of Geneva, armor, furnishings from the historic eras when home was built, part of a French guillotine, and a nice view of Lake Geneva from upstairs to boot. Written guides in numerous languages...
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